The Heartscan Promise

Our promise is to provide the best patient care on industry leading equipment at the lowest possible radiation dose to you.

CTCA Pre Medication & Contrast Consent

CTCA Medication Preparation

At Heartscan Australia we aim to have your heart rate ≤ 60 beats per minute for the best possible scan.

Please allow up to 2 hours for additional medication, to help reduce your heart rate.

1. PRE MEDICATION: – Aim: HR around or below 60 beats per minute

Metoprolol 50-100 mg night before and half an hour prior to CTCA prescribed by referrer OR

Chronic beta blocker / calcium channel therapy to heart rate ≤ 60 bpm

2. Other Preparation

Take ALL normal morning medications except Metformin

Fast from food for 3 hours if possible prior to CTCA. Drink water to keep hydrated.

No caffeine/coffee/tea/energy drinks for 24 hours prior to CTCA

No Cialis, Viagra, Levitra, or similar for 36 hours prior to CTCA.

CT Intravenous Contrast and Consent

This information is for patients of Heartscan Australia who intend to undergo a CT scan. This test has been requested by your referring doctor and involves injection of a dye known as intravenous (IV) contrast.

Patients will need to read the following important information about CT Intravenous Contrast.